Unrequited Love

"Hi," she said softly, her voice as delicate as a whisper. "I'm Unity, the new kid." Uzeke felt his heart skip a beat. He had never felt this way about anyone before. "Uzeke," he replied, his voice cracking slightly. "Nice to meet you." Unity's smile grew a little wider, and she nodded. "You too. Is it always this...lively here?" "Oh, you'll get used to it," Uzeke said with a grin, trying to play it cool. Inside, his mind raced. He had always considered himself a realist, not one to believe love at first sight. But as he sat there, he couldn't deny the warmth spreading through his chest.